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P.A. Shaul Sun 16 Mar
1997I am tracing the family of Laban JENKS who left
Berkshire, NY, in 1820 and moved to Bloomfield Township in Michigan. Laban
was married to Prudence WHITE, also from NY. Their
children, born in Berkshire were: Morris Jenks (b Oct 7, 1801), Laban Jenks,
Jr, William Jenks, and Polly Jenks. Please contact me if you have knowledge
of either the Jenks family or the White family. PAShaul@prodigy.net

Jeanne Robbins Peterson Fri
Mar 14 1997Eva BROUGHTON, b.New York, possibly Olean, Cattaraugus
Co, mid-late 1800's, m. Parley LINDSEY from McKean
Co. PA. Lived in Port Allegheny PA and had 3-4 children: Bessie, Edith, Anna
Bell, and Charles. We think that Eva and Parley divorced, Eva moved to Olean
NY, married Rufus BRANT, taking Bessie with her. All
we have are memories of my father who has since died. We would like to prove
these rumors by finding birth records, marriage certificates, divorce records,
anything. Have searched McKean County Courthouse records and found nothing.
Does anyone have new ideas for us?

Paula Goble Fri Mar
14 1997Seeking information relating to George Ira EIKLOR
and spouse, Myrtie Rose STARK. They were residents
of Shindagin or the Caroline Center area of Tompkins Co. in the late 1880-1890
time frame.

Linda Beauchamp Mon Mar
10 1997I am researching the family of James BLOW, b. ca.1756
poss Ireland and Margaret BROWN, b.ca.1760, poss Ireland
or Scotland. I do know they resided in East Winfield for a time, then moved
to Otsego, Tioga County, NY. Where they both died and are buried at Stonewall
Cemetary, Nichols, NY. They had 12 children, most born in East Winfield some
moved to Tioga County with the parents. I would appreciate any information
regarding this couple.

Brian Freeman Mon 10 Mar
1997Hi, I am interested in any information on the parents of George J.
FREEMAN (1825-1906) and his wife Patience
HALL (1827-190?). They were married at Owego in 1847
and counted there in the 1850 census along with a daughter Charlotte. I would
appreciate any help. Brian Freeman. BFree24501@aol.com

Ken Hartke Sun 09 Mar
1997Seeking information on Elias FREAR (b. 1801 approx.)
and his wife, Luna DRAKE (b. 1805 approx.) who were
living in Tioga Co. in 1830 and were listed in the census as
FRYER. Family located near Owego or Apalachin. Elias
and Luna had 4 children:

Daughter Lucinda, b. 1839, married John MILLER,
a German immigrant, and lived in Apalachin.

Would like information on all of these families but especially on parentage
and birth location for Elias Frear and Luna Drake. Thanks, Ken Hartke.

Jim Fritcher Sat 08 Mar
1997Hi, I am looking for information on any of the
FRITSCHER or FRITCHER's that
lived in Tioga County, NY and Bradford County, PA in the mid 1800's. Particularly
with respect to George, James, or John FRITCHER or their ancestors, siblings
or descendants. John Fritcher moved on to Iowa in 1858, but James lived in
Tioga County at least until 1871. Related surnames may be
NICHOLAS, MARTIN, ANTHONY, ELMER, and
WEBSTER.

I have seen references to Athens in Bradford County, PA. with respect
to John and George Fritcher, and the name Richard Fritcher on line in the
published history of Sayre, PA. James Fritcher's will was filed in the Town
of Barton, Surrogate Court on 10/6/1871 and the will was sent from the village
of Owego, County of Tioga, NY in August 1877 to his place of probate in Mitchell
County, Iowa. The other Fritcher's are listed in the 1850 PA census for Athens
Township, which is right over the border into PA (John and Esther Webster
Fritcher, George and his wife Lucy, and another Fritcher who was a shoemaker
and several children). Then there are a Lydia and Samuel (I think mother
and son) listed in Troy Township and James is listed in Smithfield Township.

The related lines I mentioned were mentioned in James' will (Charles Anthony,
Howard ELMER, and Richard Elmer as having been taking
care of James property while he was in Iowa), J. D.
NICHOLAS as a son-in-law of James. What I am trying
to figure out is how these people are connected to each other and then which
of the Fritcher families they came from (my John was from Canajoharie, NY
and married Esther Webster from Sharon NY) in and around Montgomery County,
NY. Thanks for your help.

J.H. Garner Thu Feb
20 15:20:39 1997Looking for parents of Ambrose C. DeLAP, b. abt
1803, of Putney, NY, known to have been of Yates County NY before moving
to Green Co. Wisconsin by 1836. A minister in the Wesleyan Methodist Church.
Also, a merchant and a cooper. Known to have at least two brothers, Robert
DeLap, b. 1797, and Hiram DeLap, b. abt 1802, both of whom left NY for Wisconsin
prior to Ambrose in 1836.

Parents proposed include Joseph DeLap, b. abt 1770, died bef. 1826 at
Naples, Ontario Co, NY, and his wife Abiah KIBBE,
b. 30 January 1773 in Partridgefield, Berkshire Co, MA, d. 12 February 1814
at Naples, Ontario Co, NY. Married 1792 in Naples, Ontario Co, NY. She was
the daughter of Capt. Edward Kibbe b. 7 November 1750 at Midway/Medway, MA.
Other set of proposed parents could be William DeLap, b. abt 1780, and Jerusha
b. 1776, both in NY state. Maybe parents of Ambrose and brothers are another
set entirely?

Bonita E. Strope Sat
Feb 15 1997I would like to access copies of the 1850s magazine published in Owego,
NY entitled, "St. Nicholas.". I am especially interested in the articles
by Judge Charles P. Avery about Susquehanna Valley Indian and pioneer history.
Where can I find copies of this magazine? I am also searching for the ancestors
of LaFayette STROPE's wife, Minnie
BENNETT of Towanda and Montrose, PA and later of Newark
Valley and Apalachin (now Ross Corners), NY. Her father's name was Elmer
R. or E. Bennett and her mother's name was Emma (maiden name probably
ROBINSON/ROBISON or else Van TULYE/
TUYL/ TYLE/ TILE/ LITE!) of the Towanda, Monroeton area of Bradford
County, PA. LaFayette Strope is a descendant of "Big John" of Wysox, PA.

Patricia Sat Feb 15
1997KELLOGG: We are looking for information about Asa
Kellogg, possibly born about 1800 in Apalachin, Tioga Co. Son George Austin
Kellogg dob 03 Nov 1832, born in Apalachin, Tioga Co NY. Also Christopher
Columbus CONLEY, dob 1834 in NY State and wife Mary
GOODENOUGH or GOODRICH born
in NY.

Judy Condon Thu Feb 13
1997Am researching MARSH (Jesse, Ozias, Elijah, Levi)
all descendants of John Marsh, founder of Litchfield, CT. All Marsh family
went to Broome Co. and/or Tioga County in c. 1800 and remained in area until
1836 when all left for IL. Towns of Binghamton, Harpursville are mentioned.
Some birth/death dates include: Ozias b 24 Oct 1777 d 11 Oct 1851; Thomas
b. 24 May 1806; Levi b. 17 Apr 1811; Elijah b 1738. Would appreciate any
information or contact names to pursue. Thank you. Judy Condon

Mary Spallone Sun Feb 9
1997I need any information regarding my great-grandfather, William Henry
SAMMONS, born circa 1850 in either Overshot, Pa. or
Luther's Mills, Pa., divorced circa 1880 from Emma Edith
LUTHER, was the father of two sons, Charles Sammons,
1873-1955 and Vespatian, 1875-1929. William Henry Sammons died circa 1922
in Waverly, New York, and may be buried in Tioga County.

Tom Thompson Sun Feb 9
1997Searching into the THOMPSON line, starting with
my dad, Thomas Arthur Thompson b. 1903; he moved to Brooklyn circa 1921.
His father was Arthur Robert Thompson b.circa 1870-1880. Rumor has it the
church with all birth and marriage records burned down. Arthur Thomspon had
a chain of hotels, one named the "Dew Drop Inn". Does anyone there in Binghamton
recognize this Thompson name? Arthur married Bridgette
BRENNAN. Her brother was Cornelius Brennan. Anyone
recognize the Brennan name there in Binghamton?

Alice Nestor Mon Feb 3
1997I'm searching for information on David AMBROSE
dob Nov18, 1880 Elmira, NY. , d. May 1925 Ambridge, PA. Only information
I have is from his obituary. This is my grandfather. He had a brother Joseph
and four sisters- Mrs. Jas. WELSH, Mrs. Paul
HILDRETH, Katherine Ambrose and Julia Ambrose, and
two daughters from a previous marriage, Mrs. Pauline
SAULDING, and Gertrude Ambrose all of Elmira. His
second marriage was to an Effie SHRIVER (my grandmother)
produced three sons - Frank, Richard, and Robert all of Ambridge at birth.
He died when the boys were young, and they knew nothing of their father.

Monte Harold Sat
Feb 1 1997SPRINGER: Searching for parents and other information
of David Henry SPRINGER, b. about 1805, where? Spouse Huldah. Third child
Henry Leroy Springer b. 16 Jan 1831 in Schohorie Co., NY, m. Eliza(beth)
BROUGHAM, 12 Aug. 1852, Town of Candor, Oswego Co,
d.12 Oct 1922. Other children of David Henry Springer were: Mary Ann, Sally,
George, David, Charles (died in Confederate prison camp). Most of these later
children were born in Tioga Co. Would hope to tie these Springers to recorded
genealogies of Albany Springers.

Brian Lillie Thu Jan 30
1997I am looking for information on families with the last name of
BILLS that were in Owego and Apalachin as early as
about 1800.

Sandy Nye Mon Jan 20
1997SAWTELL(E), John settled in Port Dickinson in 1787.
Will probated 30 Dec1815 mentions sons Luther (16 Apr1779 - 7 Aug 1814),
Calvin, Benjamin, Edmund, and Levi. Daughters Lydia, Anna and Minney, wife
Susannah. I would appreciate any information on this family, especially John
Sawtell, who is supposed to have been part of the Boston Tea Party and the
Battle of Bunker Hill. His son Luther married Catherine
BEVIER (23 Jan 1782 - 19 Jan 1853) on 22 Jan 1799
and was an officer in the New York Third Regiment (Tioga and Broome County)
at time of his death.

Estella Wheaton Mulligan Sat
Jan 18 1997WHEATON Family Search: Albany County back to 1757.
At one time in Westerlo, Albany County. William Samuel Wheaton 1757. Relatives
include Rufus Wheaton (Elizabeth WILSON), Samuel Wilson
Wheaton (Betsy MALLORY), Ambrose H. Wheaton (Susan
MERRICK). Their relatives moved west from Albany County
to Potter County, Pennsylvania and to Wheeler in Steuben County, NY.

Terri Crockford Mon Jan 13
1997Looking for info on Oliver CHAFFE family was living
near Mecklenburg around 1905. Will share any info I have. I also am researching
the Gilbert KENNEDY family and the
VEIT surname. Stella Chaffee married Charles Veit.
Matthew MACKEY family. Francis
STANTON family. Will share info on all of these.

Charles A. Densmore Fri
Jan 10 11:37:02 1997Looking for information about the parents of John M.
DENSMORE; b. 10 July 1807 d. 2 March 1902 buried in
Rathbone Cemetery, Coneville, Potter Co., PA. Married 1st Delila STANTON
abt. 1831 and had 6 children: Hiriam S., Robert, Joseph, Henry, Lovina, and
Olive. Married 2nd Eliza BRISON abt. 1850 and had
3 children: John, Cynthia, and Georgianna. John M. lived and bore his children
in and around Owego, NY, Town of Nichols.

Carl Washburn Tue Jan 7
1997I am looking for any information regarding Isaiah or Josiah
WASHBURN. Josiah apparently came from the Delaware
Valley (vague description as to where this is) to Tioga Co., PA. Isaiah,
who I believe is Josiah's father, was found in the 1840 and 1850 census of
Windham Township, Bradford County, PA. I have yet to find any other reference
to an Isaiah Washburn. Any information on the descendents or movements of
either Josiah or Isaiah Washburn would be greatly appreciated.

Julia Walker Ritterbush Fri
Jan 3 1997Need ancestry of Elihu LEWIS b. 1772, who married
c.1801, Martha (Van)TILBURY of Union, Broome Co. They
were living in Tompkins Co, NY in 1810. Their children were Abraham, Richard,
William, Eli, Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Melissa, and Jemima. All of this family
had moved from NY to MI by 1821. The MI 1850 Census says that Elihu was born
in MA. He died in Kent Co. MI in 1853.

Pat Koestner Fri Mar 24
1997I am looking for the parents of Charles W. BALDWIN
born 8 Sep 1815 in Catherine Township, Tioga County, N.Y. By 1850 he was
in Indiana. In 1860 he was in Missouri. He died in Illinois in 1904. He married
Penniah Bennett first and then Elglina Van Dusen. Any help would be
appreciated.

Melody Reynolds Sat Mar
25 1997Looking for anyone working on Horace STURGES who
supposedly was living in Veteran, Tioga County, in 1828, according to his
brother's will. Have information to share on the family.

Dorothy Estelle Sat Mar 29 1997
Seek any information on Martha SHERMAN born about
1790 near Cazenovia, Madison County, NY. Married Benjamin
CALHOUN.
Known children: Samuel and David. Died 1868 Jefferson County, NY.
Joshua Calhoun was born in Tioga County, NY (according to some of
his Civil War papers) about 1847.
His parents were Samuel Calhoun and Nancy Ann Clark Calhoun.
Would appreciate hearing about any Calhouns or Clarks in Tioga
County at that time period. Thank you.

Marge Utley Tue Apr 1
1997I am looking for date of birth, date of death, parents, siblings, etc.
for Elijah UTLEY, his wife Louisa B.
TIDD, daughter of Hannah Lyon(s)and unknown Tidd.
They were married 4/14/1831 in Cortland Co NY. Son Jerome was born 5/4/1835
in Tioga Co NY. Elijah died, possibly Tioga Co, when Jerome was age 2. Louisa
moved to Roseville PA, remarried a few years later, new name unknown. Jerome
moved to MN in 1856 and married Lydia Day from Broome Co NY. Any info and
leads re Elijah appreciated. Have 5 generations of descendants to share.

Laurie Schubert Tue Apr 1
1997 Help, I am looking for information on an Aaron
WILSON. He was married to Eva
OSBORN. They lived in Straits Corners, Tioga Co. NY,
believe Aaron to have been a farmer. They had two children: 1. Maurice Wilson,
died when he was a teenager. 2. Nellie G. Wilson, b. 1906, about 8 to 10
years younger than her brother. Aaron and Eva were either divorced or Aaron
died when Nellie was very young, as Eva moved to Buffalo and remarried.

Sherry Jesberger Thu Apr 10
1997 Seeking info on William KNOWLTON, born January
20, 1847 in Spencer, Tioga Co., NY. According to his death certificate, his
parents were Edward KNOWLTON and Mary EMERY/EMORY
of Massachusetts. William married Marinda CHRISLER
of Steuben Co., NY and they moved to Elk Co.,PA, where they raised a
family.

Sherlene Belden Wed Apr 9
1997I'm searching for information on Tobias MUSSULMAN
and his 1st wife Susanna SNYDER. They lived in Tioga
Co, possibly Cayuta before it became part of Schuyler Co. There children
are John Albert MUSSELMAN m. Eliza Jane ALFORD, Stephen
D. MUSSELMAN (died during civil war), Margaret MUSSELMAN m. Michael
SMITH, Susan MUSSELMAN m. George
RUSSELL and Jacob MUSSELMAN m. Sarah
DUNNEAD-PETTIT. I'm also searching for information
on Tobias' 2nd wife, Arminda JOHNSON. Arminda was
m. 1st to John GODFREY. Arminda and John had at least
3 children that I know of; Catherine m. John WILSON,
Sophrenia m. Unknown GORHAM, Lucy (maybe Evaline)
m. Unknown HOPKINS. Any assistance would be
appreciated.

Michael Dennis Sat Apr 19
1997 I am trying to trace the parents of Jonathan
DENNIS, my great-great grandfather, who died in Will
County, IL 1n 1902.
According to 1855 NY State Census records obtained in Chemung County, Jonathan
was born about 1821 in Orleans County, NY.
A son, William was born in Tioga County, NY in 1845.
Another son, Frank, was born in Chemung County, NY in 1854, just before moving
to IL.
Apparently he had a brother, Stephen, b. ca 1819 in NY. I also would like
the address and telephone number for the current Orleans County Historian.
I show a C.W. Lattin in Albion.

Pat Koestner Sun May 4
1997 Can anyone tell me how Harvey, Philo, and Lyman
BALDWIN are related? They are listed in the 1820 Catherine
Township, Tioga County, NY, census. I believe they may be related to my relative,
Charles W. BALDWIN, but do not know how. I would appreciate any help.

George F. Walker Thu
May 8 1997 I am Searching for information about Alvin
KNICKERBOCKER, born about 1815, in Tioga County. Settled
in Lisle, NY about 1842 and Died in Marathon, NY 1878.

Mark Groettum Mon May 12
1997 Looking for information on Jerusha ENOS who married
Joshua BURLINGAM in 1792 in Norwich NY. Jerusha was
born March 6, 1778 in Norwich and died 1/20/1835 in Norwich. I believe her
father's name was Joab but am looking for whatever information I can find
about him. Any info on ancestors would be much appreciated as would any other
tidbits of information. thanks for your help!

Dottie Piechocki Thu May
22 1997Am looking for info on families of Peter Burdette
SIGNOR and Lucinda MOSHER of
Spencer, Tioga Co., NY. Peter, 1801-1875, son of Albertus/Albarto Signor
and Esther KNOWLES Signor. Peter and Lucinda buried
in Evergreen Cem., Spencer. Daughter Lettie Signor married Avery Charles
NOSTRANDT, moved to MI before 1880. Any info on Signors
and Moshers appreciated.

Bill DeGarmo Sat May
31 1997Seeking information on Peter DEGARMO age 51 who
was living with his family in Newark Twp., Tioga Co., NY, during the 1860
Census. His wife's name was Harriett age 48 and the children were Eliza age
24, Lucinda age 22 and Mary age 1. All were born in New York.
Seeking information on Alonzo DeGarmo age 25 who was living with his family
in Newark Twp., Tioga Co., NY, during the 1860 Census. His wife's name was
Hannah age 20 and their daughter Stella was listed as 10/12.
Seeking information on William DeGarmo age 43 who was living with his family
in Newark Twp., Tioga Co., NY, during the 1860 Census. His wife's name was
Ruth Ann age 44 and their children were Sarah age 20, William H. age 19,
George age 15, Lorenzo age 10 and James P. age 4.
Am interested in any information on the DeGarmo families who resided in Tioga
Co., NY.

Wayne McGillivray
Mon Jun 2 1997I am looking for descendants of Oliver JACOBS from
Candor. My GGGGrandmother, Elizabeth McGILLIVRAY,
spent the last of her years with them. I would like to communicate with them
and see if they have any information about Elizabeth.
Elizabeth was born approximately 1805, the daughter of Abraham
CHAMBERS born 11 June, 1785, and died 4 November 1836
... and his wife, Mary (maiden name unknown) born in 1784.
Elizabeth's husband, Hugh McGillivray was born approximately 1800, and died
21 March 1872. They had 4 sons I know about.
1.Isaac born 1829, wife Rachel (?) born 1830.
2.Abram born 1831, wife was Susan Ann EARSLEY born
1833.
3.Archibald born November, 1837, died 30 July 1862 at Harrisons Landing,
VA.
4.Josiah born 1839, wife was Christina LYNCH born
1844, and died 18 July 1914 in Ithaca. He was listed in the 1915-1916 city
directory in Ithaca.

Judy Allen Cwiklinski Tue
Jun 3 1997Looking for information on James and Sylvia
PATTERSON.
James was b. 1774 and d. 5 may 1841 at Ulysses, Potter Co., PA. He md. Sylvia
HOWLAND/HOLLAND b. 1785/86 NY (Ref: 1850 Mortality
Schedule, Potter Co., PA) (Note - it is possible that James had a prior marriage
and other children)
Known children:(there could be other children)
1) Rhuamy/Rhuama Patterson - m. ? A.M. BINGHAM ? #2
Peter BUTTON? (all family speculation) Have no further
information of this family - other than Rhuamy supposedly had a daughter:
Orpha Lucina - whom married #1Sherman LORD (div.)
#2 William HAWKS (as his 2nd. wife) it is on her death
record - that her father was A.M. Bingham - but her mother is not listed.
2) Pathier/Pathiar Patterson - this name is unknown except for the fact that
he/she was a child of James and Sylvia
3) Benjamin Patterson , b. ca. 1823 Cortland Co., NY d. aft 1880 - (Ref:
living with William Hawks and Orpha Lucina ( ) Lord Hawks in the 1880 Willing,
Allegany Co., NY. married: aft. 1850 to Lorinda Close
4) William Patterson, b. 5, May 1817 - Cortland Co., NY d. 4 Aug 1899 - Bingham,
Potter Co., PA - mar. Permelia Pulshare BYAM, b. 6
Sept 1826, Wheatland, Madison Co., NY, d. Jul 1908 - Bingham, Potter Co.,
PA.
If anyone knows of this family please reply. I have been searching for over
16 years for siblings and parents of James Patterson. I have brought his
family up to present and have other dates for spouses. Thanks

Craig Rice Mon Jun 9
1997Looking for the ancestors of James H ROCKWELL born
about 1821 and lived in Catherine. Catherine was in Tioga Co until Chemung
Co was formed. It is now in Schuyler Co since a portion of Chemung went to
that county.
He married Sarah J. CHAMBERLAIN about 1845. They were
listed in the 1850 census in Catherine and moved to Michigan in the mid 1850's.
I would be interested in any information on any of the Rockwell families
that lived in Catherine from the early 1800's on.

Wayne McGillivray
Wed Jun 11 1997I am looking for information on a Christina LYNCH,
daughter of John Lynch and Jane E. TURK. Anything
you can tell me would be greatly appreciated. She was born in 1844, and died
18 July, 1914.

Wayne McGillivray
Wed Jun 11 1997I am looking for information about Susan Ann
EARSLEY, born in 1833. She was married to my GGGUncle
Abram McGILLIVRAY, who was a carpenter.
They had four children:
Leroy McGillivray, Frank McGillivray, Orea McGillivray, and Clara M. McGillivray.
Any help that you can give will be greatly appreciated.

Charles Bunnell Tue Jun
24 1997My grt grandmother, Nancy (EVERETT)
BUNNELL died in E. Berkshire Sept 5,1905. Her parents,
brothers, sisters, husband (Charles A.) , only surviving child, a son Eddie,
and his wife, Nina DONEY, are all buried in Evergreen
Cemetery, Berkshire. Nancy's husband predeceased her by 40 years. I cannot
locate her burial place (and death certificate is blank where that entry
is supposed to be) nor burial place of a daughter (Lillie) who drowned as
child in 1860. I have checked Berkshire, Center Lisle (Charles' Parents buried
there) and a small un-named cemetery in E. Berkshire. Is anyone aware of
any unmarked/ovegrown cemeteries in that area that may contain the two graves?

Jane P. Szymanski Sun
Jun 29 1997Seeking information on Roswell PRINDLE b 17 Aug
1793 in Hartford Co. CT married Lydia JUDD 29 June
1815 who was b. 10 Dec 1793. They were in NY at least 1816 to 1833. They
were in Tioga Co. Candor township in 1820 census, in Onondaga Co. in 1821,
in Cayuga Co Venice township1824 and in Onondaga Co. Spafford township 1827-1833.
They were Free Will Baptists until 1833 when they moved to MO. Would appreciate
information concerning parentage of both Roswell and Lydia and information
concerning their years in NY. Thank you!

Robert Collins Fri Jul 4
1997I am looking for information on Robert LANSING,
and Varnum COLLINS.
Mr. Lansing was Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson, Mr Collins was a
Professor at the NY State Teachers College in Binghamton, NY. He was there
in the early 1800's and may have lived in Tioga County.

Anne Hurst Tues Jul 15
1997I am seeking the parents of John McDOWELL whose
will was probated in 1806 in Tioga Co. naming his wife, Ruth, and four daughters
and two sons.

Gary Whelpley Sun Jul 20
1997I am seeking information on Stillman WHELPLEY born
approx. 1804 in Tioga Co. Need to vertify who were his parents- possibly
either Henry or Elam Whelpley. The Whelpley's relocated to Ohio shortly after
1810. Your help would be appreciated

Douglas Cole
Mon Jul 21 1997I am researching Merritt COLE and his wife Martha
HANES .
They had a son Elmer Cole who married Mary BROWN (her
parents are Lydia and James Brown). They are all buried in Nichols, New York.
Merritt was born in the 1830's. I would appreciate any information anyone
has on these families, thank you.

Sherlene Belden Sun Jul 27
1997I am looking for addtional information on David
TURK and Tobias MUSSULMAN.
They purchased land together in 1834 in Spences Twp, Tioga Co, NY. I would
like to know what the connection was between these 2 men. Tobias MUSSULMAN
was married to Susanna SNYDER, but her name is not mentioned anywhere in
the transaction. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Sherlene Belden

C A Georgen Fri Aug 1
1997Looking for information on Avaline BRIDGEWOOD,
born 8/31/1854 in Elmira, Chemung Co, NY; and James J.
JENKINS, born 8/10/1848 in Elmira. They were married
1/27/1870 in Waverly, Tioga Co, NY. Any information on these people would
be greatly appreciated.

Daniel Anderson Mon Aug
4 1997I am looking for any information on Lewis STILWELL
and his wife Blanche TURK. Lewis was born in Trumansburg
on September 18, 1880. Blanche was born on December 23, 1898 in Richford,
New York. They had two children, Evelyn Marie Stilwell and Eldred Stilwell.

John Mosher Wed Aug 6
1997Looking for info on Dora OSTRANDER (b1868) and
brother Edward (b1865). Parents of same are thought to be buried in or near
Owego NY, dying at a young age. Dora is in Henry
BLOODGOOD household in Owego 1880. Does anyone know
of this family, or have a cemetery listing showing Ostrander?

Helen Morehouse Tue Aug
19 1997Am interested in any MOREHOUSE in Tioga County,
particularly the members of Elija's family (1850-1880). He and his wife,
Mary Ann (HILL), daughter of Chauncey HILL and Lucy
SEXTON are buried in Evergreen Cemetery-apparently
with their son, Edward A. in the Civil War section. I am most anxious to
find Edward's cause of death. He died a young man in 1866; from war wounds?
He was in Co. A, NY 5th Calvary. Thanks for any help.

Lee Campbell Thu Aug 21
1997In the 1850 census, David (35) and Sarah (24)
CONKLIN were in Owego, with Children Myron (6) and
David (1).
Myron is my g-g- grandfather and I have info on his descendents in PA. I
would like to know more of the ancestors.

Howard LANE Sun Aug 24
1997Doing research on all LANE's in Tioga Co in NY
from 1820 to present date.
I already have over 3500 names that are decendants of George LANE 1640-1727
of Rye Westchester Co NY. Will exchange information with you. Contact me
by clicking on my name above or at Howard LANE 300 Seventh St Apt 306 Moosic,
PA 18507

Pat Koestner Sun Aug 24
1997I am searching for the parents of Charles W.
BALDWIN who was born 8 Sep 1815 in Catherine Township,
Tioga County, NY.
In the 1820 census the only family with a boy in the right age group to be
Charles is Philo Baldwin. Does anyone have proof that he is the father? Any
help would be appreciated.

Judy Hammerstrom Sat Sept.
6 1997Trying to get information on my Tioga Co. greatgrandparents, John
Osborn and Samantha
Butterfield.
They had 6 children.
1. Rollin 1837(do not know anything about him)
2. Romelia 1839 (died in ND 1919)
3. Rudolphus 1840's(inlisted in Civil War from Decatur, MI.)
4. John 1840's ( know nothing of him)
5. Romeo 1859 (died in ND 1911)
6. Moses Lincoln (my grandfather) died 1938 ND)
I know the Osborns left NY after 1850 as my grandfather was born in Fond
du Lac, WI 1857. They went to Decatur, MI in 1859.
Does anyone know anything about the Osborns or Butterfields in NY??
Thank you, Judy Osborn Hammerstrom

Gary Bement Fri Sep 5
1997Researching Irving D. CONGDON, born ca. 1876, Tioga
County, father - Maurice CONGDON, mother?.
Apparently orphaned at an early age, raised in a Tioga County orphanage,
and then placed with a family.
What family and where? Any info on his mother? Are there any siblings?
By early 1900's, Irving Congdon is in Virgil, New York.

Steve Hicks Thu Sep 11
1997Eliza Ann MONTAYNE/MONTAINE, was called "of Broome
County, New York" when she married Harvey Bronson
FOOTE in Shelby County, Ohio, in 1817.
Harvey d. 1824, leaving her with 3 small children, and she married Joseph
GARNER/GARVER in 1826.
Her father was likely Elijah Montayne.
Working backward from this assumption, we've found Elijah in the 1800 census
of Tioga County: the family ages fit. And we're assuming Elijah is the same
man mentioned in Riker's HARLEM: ITS ORIGINS AND EARLY ANNALS (reprint 1970),
p. 789: "John T., as called, married Mary BLAIN.
Peter, Isaac, and Jacob Montanye, who early removed to central New York,
are believed to have been his sons.
Peter, born 1775, died 1850, at Sem-pronius, was father of John, Elijah (who
moved to Ohio) and William..."
But thus far we have only our assumptions and clues. We'd like to find
documentary sources that might help prove or dis-prove this working hypothesis
or other researchers who are also grappling with this problem.
Thanks for your help. Steve Hicks, 1016 E. 1292 Road, Lawrence, KS 66047

Charlene Cornwell Mon Sep
15 1997When did Orange BOOTH move into Tioga County?
What did he do for a living?
When did he build the house located on Old Ithaca Road in Candor?
Where did he come from before he settled in Candor?
Looking for any and all pertinent information about Orange Booth and the
house that he built in Candor.

C. A. GeorgenThu Sep 18
1997James J. JENKINS (1848-1932) married Avaline
BRIDGEWOOD (1854-1925) in Waverly, Tioga Co, NY, on
1/27/1870. Looking for information on their parents. James' father was Benjamin
JENKINS; mother was Elizabeth (?). Avaline's parents may have been James/George
BRIDGEWOOD and Margaret/Bridget BREWER. Thanks for
any assistance.

Marcy Reynolds Rose Thu Oct
2 1997 My ancestor Steven REYNOLDS was born about 1800
in New York.
He married Miriam Miriam BABCOCK and they lived most
of their lives in Nichols.
They had a son Henry, born 1840, who was in the Civil War. Does anyone have
information on the date and place of marriage of Steven and Miriam?
Warner GOULD also lived around Nichols, NY in the
1850's.
Any info would be most appreciated.
Thanks, Marcy Rose

Glenna (Tippett) Mullen
Wed Oct 15 1997 Edward SMULLEN born circa 1802 in Ireland. Died
17 June 1878 in Owego, New York.
Who were his parents? Edward married Ellen
MORAN/MORGAN--when and where? Who were her parents?
Known children: Patrick, Kate, Edward B., Lisa, Theresa, Ellen, and Jane.

Glenna (Tippett) Mullen
Wed Oct 15 1997 Mathaues (Martin?) HAUN born circa 1810 probably
Germany--who were his parents? Died 7 March 1879 in Owego, New York. His
wife (maiden name not known) was born circa 1807 probably Germany--who were
her parents? Eva died 22 November 1887 in Owego. Known children: Katherine
and Mary Ann.

Glenna (Tippett) Mullen
Wed Oct 15 1997 John Conrad FRANZ born 3 September 1837 in Baden-Baden,
Germany; married 4 May 1864 in Baltimore, Maryland to Mary Ann
HAUN; died 12 March 1895 in Southport (Elmira), New
York and buried in Owego, New York.
Need any information on his parents?

Glenna (Tippett) Mullen
Wed Oct 15 1997 Patrick HAYES born circa 1815 in Ireland and died
in Owego.
Wife, Bridget STEPHENSON/STEVENSON (possibly born
in Scotland) and died in Owego.
Need any information on them and on each of their parents.

Dee Bond Thurs Nov 6 1997
I am researching the BARTON's of Tioga County.
My grandmother was Florence M. Barton (b. Jul 19, 1890, Apalachin) married
to Leon J. MIKELS (b. Jul 22, 1889, Loundsberry).
Florence father was William H. Barton (b. Nov 28, 1867, Worcester) married
Susan E. HILTON (b. Jun 6, 1872, Apalachin). Would
like to correspond with anyone researching this Barton line. I would also
like to get in contact with the Barton group in Tioga Co. that has family
reunions and has put together a Barton family history.

Alice Quayle Gershman Tues
Nov 11 1997 I am looking for anyone who is related to John
BUNN, born in Bernardsville, NJ 1853 and/or wife Ida
BARRY. John Bunn was buried in Evergreen Cem. in Owego
1917. Wife was buried at Evergreen 1905. There are other BARRYs buried there,
Alfred and Alda. Alfred may be a nephew of Ida.

Sylvia Sawyer-Sebelist Tues
Nov 18 1997 I am tracing Elizabeth LaBAR born 19 April 1836
in Tioga Co.
Her parents were Henry and Margaret LaBar.
Elizabeth married Silas FLETCHER in Henry Co. Indiana
on 10 April 1851.
Would like to hear from anyone about LaBar family.

Richard Root Thurs Nov 20 1997
Researching Hugh McGILLIVRAY, b 1802, Town of
Spencer.
Father was Archibald McGillivray ??
Lived most of his life at Newfield, Tompkins Co.
Died Tioga County,Town of Candor, Mar. 21,1872 at home of son Isaac
McGillivray.

Jack Mallin Fri Nov 21 1997
I'm researching the MALLIN family.
My Grandfather, John P. Mallin married a Elizabeth
MOONEY sometime before 1876.
My uncle James Mallin was born in 1875/6 in Arnot, Tioga county.
My Grandfather received his citizenship in Tioga County in 1875/6, therefore
I must assume he was in the county 5 years prior to to 1875/6. I must assume
he married Elizabeth Mooney sometime between 1871 and 1876. John P. Mallin
was a coal miner.

Robert Chambers Thurs Nov
27 1997 Would like any info on the CHAMBERS family that
lived in or around the town of Richford during the 1800's.

Janice Mauldin Castleman
Fri Dec 12 1997 Seeking the parents of Clarissa HYDE who married
Nathan LANE c1801 in Smithboro, Tioga, NY.
Clarissa was born c1781 and Nathan was born 03 Jul 1779 in Chesterfield,
Bristol, MA.
Their known children:
1. Dorcus LANE b. c1810 married Zedekiah BONHAM c1830
Smithboro, Tioga, NY. They moved to Tompkins, Jackson Co., MI.
My ancestor was their daughter Clarissa Eliva BONHAM who married Edmund Buxton
COCHRAN.
2. Nathan Howard LANE b. 05 Jan 1812 in NY who married Zerviah
MAXWELL.
3. David LANE born 04 Mar 1824 in Broome Co., NY who married Minerva J.
CRAWFORD.
There were several more unknown children.

Carol Witherell Sat Dec 13 1997
Searching for information on the children of William
WITHERELL and Lydia Ninette
BLOSSOM.
The children's names are Emily, Lute, Fred, and Henry. I was hoping to find
any birth record during the 1830's or early 1840's.
They also had three other brothers whom I have been able to trace...but these
four have eluded me.
I have information a Henry Witherell was born around 1834 in Tioga County.
I am trying to confirm he is the Henry I am researching.
Would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks!

Sylvia Van Dusen Mon Dec 15
1997 I am looking for the parents or siblings of Theodore A.
PATTERSON, 1876 - 1934,
buried in Newark Valley Cemt.
I beleive he lived in Bradford Co. Pa. before moving to the Owego area.
He married Grace LAMPMAN and had 3 children.
I have Grace's info back to 1700's, but can find no info on Theodore.
Will gladly exchange info. Theodore is my father's father.

Ian M. Steele Fri
Dec 19 1997 Looking for gravestone data for Moses INGERSOLL
who is buried in Broadway Cemetary near Owego, NY.
I understand he was born about 1755. Also looking for any possible information
on his wife whose name was Lavina (sp?).

Sylvia Van Dusen Fri Dec 19
1997 I am trying to locate any info on my grandfather, William
MORRIS 1874-1934 (mother's side).
Here is what I know:
He lived north of Flemingville in area called Searlesville. He Married Jenny
Searles.
They had 7 children:
Lewis, Harold, Francis, Helen, Winton, Kenneth and Isabelle.
I have been unable to locate any info on their Dad.

Ivan Buffington
Sun Dec 21 1997 I am seeking information on Oliver BUFFINGTON
born August 13, 1813 in either Mass. or Connecticut and died in Owego May
22, 1869.
He married Lydia M. HUNT in Owego on Oct. 4, 1838.
Their children were:
1. Hannah J., born July 22, 1839
2. Adonijah, (my great grandfather) born Oct. 8, 1844
3. Cyril, born Oct. 4, 1845
4. Lydia M., born April 10, 1847
This wife died May 27, 1847 in Owego and he subsequently married Eliza
HARRINGTON of Owego on Nov. 6, 1851.
Their children were:
1. Austin, born March 11, 1857
2. Walter, born June 17, 1858
3. Carrie M., born March 22. 1861
I am trying to find Olivers birthplace and parents names. As a matter of
interest I would like to obtain any other personal information available
on him, such as occupation or civic activities.

Bob Erickson Mon Dec 30
1997 I am researching my GGG-Grandfather, George Jacob
MARVIN.
He was born about 1830 in Cardon, Tioga, NY.
About 1848 he moved to Bonus, Boone, IL.

Linda Grannis Wed Dec 31
1997 My grandfather's first wife was JOSEPHINE TURNER
b. 1865 the daughter of William Turner, Barton, NY.
I do not know when she married my grandfather, Willis (or Wallace)
CADY.
They were no longer married when she died in 1887 because he witnessed her
death notice and noted she was single at the time. They may have divorced.
I would like to find a record of their marriage to find out where he was
from.
The only info I have is that he was from Pennsylvania.
Also, I would like to make the Turner descendants aware of Josephine's daughters
death in 1902.